<h4>Chapter 277: Chapter 275 Set a Trap</h4>


    "You’re full of it, Assistant Lu, this is nder. Do you believe I’ll sue you? Chairman, you mustn’t believe his nonsense. Do you not know what kind of person I, Lin Yao, am? I have been loyal to Bai’s Group. How could I possibly harm the chairman?"


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Lin Yao’s face instantly turned ashen. He mmed the table and stood up, staring menacingly at Lu Tianxing.


    "Calm down, calm down, Vice President Lin. I was just speaking off the cuff. Why get so worked up, Vice President Lin, and why offer such a lengthy exnation?"


    Lu Tianxing smiled slightly and with ease said to Bai Zhiqing, "Chairman, this is what I wanted to say. Moreover, there’s some truth in what Vice President Lin said: the cake is indeed toorge, toorge that if we try to swallow it whole, we might choke. The loss isn’t worth the gain for us. So, I also propose to cooperate with another group for joint development, which should sufficiently alleviate the financial pressure on Bai’s Group."


    "Oh, then Assistant Lu, whichpany do you think would be more beneficial to coborate with?" Bai Zhiqing asked curiously.


    "Heh, Chairman, I’m just a humble assistant, what do I know about corporate cooperation? Besides, Chairman, you convened this meeting today; surely you already have a partner in mind. Why then ask me?"


    Lu Tianxingughed awkwardly. He realized the way Bai Zhiqing looked at him carried an indescribable meaning that gave him chills, as if she wereying a trap, waiting for him to jump in voluntarily.


    "Is that so? Assistant Lu, you truly are a gem I personally selected. You understand my thoughts so well."


    Bai Zhiqing looked at Lu Tianxing meaningfully, her eyes sweeping across the entire meeting room, carrying an air of authoritarian dominance, "Assistant Lu is right; I do have an idealpany in mind for the partnership, but I cannot tell you all right now. However, I can assure you that thepany in question is in no way inferior to Zhang Group and, in fact, may even surpass it."


    Everyone understood upon hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words—she had already chosen a partner, and today’s meeting was merely a formality to hear their proposals.


    Remembering this, some executives who supported cooperation with Zhang Group instantly regretted their actions. Knowing this, they wouldn’t have tried to ingratiate themselves with Lin Yao. Now, they had not only failed to curry favor with Lin Yao, but they had also offended the chairman. They had truly miscalcted, which exined why Xue Man and Lin Qianru, Bai Zhiqing’s right-hand women, had remained silent throughout the meeting.


    "Chairman, what is your n moving forward?"


    Lin Yao knew he could no longer stop Bai Zhiqing; Lu Tianxing’s words had eliminated any possibility of coborating with Zhang Group. If the death of Guangyu Group’s chairman was indeed rted to Zhang Group, who knew if they would be next? No one would joke with their own life.


    Bai Zhiqing smiled lightly, "It’s simple - we just go and participate in the bidding."


    Everyone was stunned. Lin Yao’s brow furrowed. He could tell that Bai Zhiqing had no intention of revealing her n.


    This woman was incredibly cautious, impossible to pin down and impossible to target. One couldn’t know whichpany was her true partner.


    "Then who shall apany you? This bidding requires the chairman’s participation; without the chairman, it will be deemed as thepany’s voluntary forfeiture of the bid. I worry that someone might target the chairman en route. We should find someone highly skilled to apany her," a senior executive said, puzzled.


    Bai Zhiqing swept a nce at Lu Tianxing without betraying any trace of her motive, a sly smile curling at the corner of her lips.


    Upon seeing that smile, Lu Tianxing’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly stood up, saying, "Chairperson, I...".


    But before Lu Tianxing could finish his sentence, Bai Zhiqing interrupted him, "Assistant Lu, you don’t need to say anything, I know what you’re thinking. Rest assured! You will definitely be one of the apanying personnel this time, so rx."


    "Fuck, I’ve been trapped, I knew this woman had no good intentions asking me to a meeting."


    Lu Tianxing wished he could p himself; damn his loose tongue. He had absolutely no interest in this so-called business tender, and judging by the smile on Bai Zhiqing’s face, it definitely wasn’t a good omen. Who knew if she might sell him out?


    In a panic, he let out a pained groan, desperately squeezing a few drops of cold sweat from his face, "Chairperson, I think you’ve misunderstood me. I really have no intention of participating in the tender; after all, I’m just a lowly assistant and not qualified. The reason I stood up was to tell you that I had a stomachache this morning and need to use the restroom. Please, don’t mind me; this important task should be given to someone capable."


    Without waiting for Bai Zhiqing to speak again, Lu Tianxing hurried out of the meeting room.


    "Ah!"


    A buzz erupted among those present, all internally marveling, for sure a standout employee of thepany to brazenly defy Bai Zhiqing’s arrangements. Having such a strong backer really meant he could crash around uncontested.


    Seeing this, Lin Yao immediately stood up and said, "Chairperson, you see, Assistant Lu is socking in discipline, acting rashly and simply losing face for Bai’s Group. Moreover, he was taken away by the police yesterday, and manypanies are gossiping that Bai’s Group harbors filth. I suggest we fire Assistant Lu to protect the reputation of Bai’s Group."


    "Vice President Lin, you need not say more. I’ve looked into the matter of Assistant Lu being taken away by the cops, and it has nothing to do with him. Furthermore, Assistant Lu sessfully negotiated a deal with ck Panther Security Company, which is a significant achievement. You’re asking me to fire a merited employee; what kind of message would that send to the rest? Let’s leave it at that. Alright, this meeting is adjourned," Bai Zhiqing said, her gaze sweeping past Lin Yao without furtherment before she dered the meeting over.


    Meanwhile, escaping on the pretext of a restroom emergency, Lu Tianxing sessfully fled the ’dragon’s den’ of the meeting room. He realized he had to keep his distance from Bai Zhiqing. It was bad enough that Bai Weiwei was setting him up; now, even Bai Zhiqing was beginning to do the same. It was best to avoid her for now; otherwise, he could end up being sold without even knowing it, and still be there smilingly counting the money for Bai Zhiqing.


    Checking his phone for the time, it was nearing lunch. Lu Tianxing thought for a moment, then took out his phone to call Rose, wondering if she had anything she needed. What worried Lu Tianxing most now was that Rose, knowing he had been arrested, might do something crazy. The Rose Society might hold significant influence in Modu, butpared to the state’s might, it was as weak as an ant against an elephant.


    As the call connected, a charming voice came through, "Husband, how could you bring yourself to call me? I thought your ice-queen wife had bewitched you sopletely you couldn’t tell north from south. Here I was, scared for you allst night, and yet you heartless man only call me now. My heart hurts so much, surely, as a mistress, I can’tpare to the real wife, boo-hoo..."


    "Uh...!"


    Hearing Rose’s words, a deadpan look crossed Lu Tianxing’s face, though he felt somewhat relieved inside and teased, "Heh, aren’t I calling you now? I want to invite you to lunch; would the great beauty Rose be willing to grace me with her presence?"